COME.AND.PLAY - The Final Blow *Finale* *JAMES MORIARTY FANFICTION*

6. In So Much Trouble

Next Day

1:00pm

I sat in the park most of the afternoon but Sebastian rang me to meet me. So now he's sitting with me too.

"I don't know. It kinda looks like a panda to me." He said. We were watching the clouds and I was sure it was a tiger but he wasn't so sure. "You know what? Let's go home." I said standing up. He nodded and stood up. "Alright let's go."

We soon arrived back at my house and I went into the living room. I sat down and switched the TV on. Sebastian sat next to me and said, "Can I tell you something?"

"Sure." I said turning to face him. He smiled and looked down. "Well, erm, remember all that time ago when that guy, he was following you around?" He asked. I nodded.
"Well remember when something was bothering me and I wouldn't tell you but it turned out to be that it was a set up to keep you safe?" He asked.
"Yes?"
"Well that was what I swore not to tell but there was something else and I need to tell you because I'm sick of this."
"What sick of what?" I said slightly confused.
"I'm sick of James and the way he treats you. To be honest I knew about the other woman he told me. He felt bad about it he was in a real bad way and I helped him and he stayed at my apartment that night so I could be sure he would be alright the next day. But to me he doesn't treat you properly. Especially after what he did and now he's just expecting you to get on with it. It makes me so mad." He confessed putting a hand on my leg.

"God what are you saying?" I said.
"I'm saying I care about you. Maybe a little more than I should. Just- don't tell Jim or-"
"I won't." I said. Sebastian sighed. "I'm sorry. I shouldn't have told you. I just all I'm saying is if I saw you first I would have treated you so much better."
"Sebastian he's only done this one thing he treated me perfectly before and-"
"And if I had you then you wouldn't have been treated badly at all." He said.
"Sebastian."
"No I'm serious."
"Sebastian I'm married to him. I'm sorry but-"
"Charlotte. I know and that's what is annoying me I wish I had a chance to make you happy because I know you're not." He said.
"Sebastian I- I think you should think this through because its not right just- g-go home. Please." I said standing up. Sebastian stood up and frowned. "You know what forget everything I said I'm sorry." He mumbled and with that he walked out the door.

I sat down and sighed. This was stupid. Really stupid. Sure Sebastian was sweet, a good friend he was very attractive and he could get any lucky woman, not me.

Suddenly Jim walked through the door. He spotted me and walled over to me quickly. "Hey." He said sitting down. "Can I tell you what happened please?" He asked. I shrugged my shoulders. He began anyway. "So while I was away on a business trip I met this woman and she was like a guide. A protector as such to help me. And nothing more...until one day things got out of hand." He stopped and put his keys down on the table in front of us. "One day I came back late. To the house I was staying in and she was waiting for me. She attempted to kiss me that night but I told her no. But the temptation got too much for me and I gave in to her... On.. countless occasions while I was away."
I bit my lip and tried to remain neutral, trying to not show any emotion at all.
"And as I came back I was a depressed mess because I knew I have been an idiot to let myself give in and to be unfaithful to you. I woke up next to you everyday and the thought of what I did wrong crossed my mind every morning and every day. Whenever I saw you. And I was angry at myself and I was angry at you because each time i saw you the image of her- it wouldn't leave me. It haunted me for days- months and I could never tell you because I knew you'd do this and ignore me. But when you threatened to leave I needed you to stay so I told you. I'm sorry. I'm sorry it ever happened. And I promise it won't ever happen ever again." He finished and I looked at him.

His eyes showed somewhat a flicker of hope but they mostly showed regret. I noticed he hadn't shaved in a few weeks which left a good amount of stubble on his face. I frowned and saw his tie wasn't done properly and his hair wasn't slicked back as usual.

"Why do you look so rough?" I asked. "Is it because of me?"

"Is it because of you." He breathed quietly. "No Charlotte its my own fault. How can I care for myself when you hardly talk to me. I've tried to explain before but you wouldn't listen. And please don't think that because I had sex with you I don't regret what I did. Because I do. I did that because I was angry and you know how I get when I'm angry I have to do something and I knew you liked it. We hadn't done it for so long I figured we both needed it. But I need you more than you know." He explained.

"No I'm pretty sure if your other woman was here and I left you'd be fine." I retorted.

"Hey. No. No, no, no. I wouldn't be fine. Not at all. Don't even think that. I need you. You are my life without you I'm worth nothing and I wish you would see that." He said sadly.

"But James I-" Suddenly there was a knock at the door. James and I looked towards the door and he got up. He opened it and Sebastian walked in. "Oh sir. I- um hello." He said glancing at me. "Hello Sebastian. Is there something you needed?" James asked shutting the door. "I just came to see you." He said only looking at me. I looked away and to the floor.

"Right well. Um have a seat and I'll get you a drink." He said walking to the kitchen. Sebastian came and sat next to me. "Hey. I only wanted to see you. And I'm sorry but my feelings won't go away and I just needed to see you." He whispered.

"Sebastian please. Stop."

"Have you talked to him? Did he tell you everything?" He asked.

"Yes he did."

"Now what. What, are you going to forgive him for being an asshole?" He whispered.

"What? Sebastian I just-"

"Charlotte I've held back for too long. I want you. And I'll treat you how any girl wants to be treated. I won't ever hurt you." He said.

"Sebastian." I said sternly. "Its James. Don't ask me to choose because it will always be him. And I don't feel the same towards you." I whispered.

"We'll see about that." He said before grabbing my cheeks and placing his lips onto mine. I was shocked and I froze up.

Suddenly I heard something smash and I finally managed to push him away. I looked up and as I thought there was Jim. He was standing there holding an empty tray as the drinks were now on the floor smashed. Sebastian got up and his eyes widened. "Jim, I- I mean sir, I didn't. I mean- I"

James looked as though he could murder the British population. I got up and quickly walked to James. "James just- j- just calm d-down." I said as I placed a hand on his chest. His heartbeat was going at a full speed and I was scared. No, petrified.

James didn't speak he only glared at Sebastian and Sebastian just stood there. "Fuck. Sebastian leave." I said turning to him.

Sebastian quickly left and James turned and followed him but I ran after him and pulled on his arm. By the time James had reached the door Sebastian was gone. I felt my hand being tugged and James turned me and pushed me against the front door. "How fucking dare you." He growled.